Honda CR-V vs JAC T6 Single Cab

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Honda CR-V in South Africa

Honda CR-V

2.0 Hybrid e:HEV Hybrid e-CVT Current
ZAR 819,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 204 kW 🔧 335 Nm ⛽ 20 km/l
VS
JAC T6 Single Cab in South Africa

JAC T6 Single Cab

T6 2.0L CTi 4x2 Lux Diesel 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 314,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 102 kW 🔧 320 Nm ⛽ 16.39 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Honda CR-V vs JAC T6 Single Cab: the short answer

CR-V has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over T6 Single Cab.

T6 Single Cab starts ZAR 390,000 cheaper CR-V from ZAR 689,900 · T6 Single Cab from ZAR 299,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification CR-V T6 Single Cab
Maximum Power CR-V204 kW T6 Single Cab102 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque CR-V335 Nm T6 Single Cab320 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm
Engine Size CR-V1993 cc T6 Single Cab1999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy CR-V20 km/l T6 Single Cab16.39 km/l
Ground Clearance CR-V198 mm T6 Single Cab197 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Honda CR-V

2.0 Hybrid e:HEV

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

JAC T6 Single Cab

T6 2.0L CTi 4x2 Lux

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

CR-V

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

T6 Single Cab

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

CR-V

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

T6 Single Cab

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec CR-V T6 Single Cab
Wheelbase 2700 mm 3090 mm
Length 4690 mm 5315 mm
Width 1860 mm 1830 mm
Height 1690 mm 1815 mm
Kerb Weight 1750 kg 1740 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2250 kg 2740 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Boot/Cargo Space 497 l Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 1400 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 57 l 76 l
Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 198 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity 500 kg 1000 kg
Number of Rows 2 rows 1 rows
Minimum Turning Radius 5.7 m 6.2 m
Front Headroom 970 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom 970 mm Not Applicable
Front Legroom 1049 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom 1041 mm Not Applicable
Ground Clearance (Default) 198 mm 197 mm
Spec CR-V T6 Single Cab
Gearbox eCVT Automatic 6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout All Wheel Drive Rear-wheel drive (4x2)
LSD Available Electronic AWD Control Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case Not Applicable Not Applicable
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Gearbox Type eCVT Automatic Manual
Gear Shift Type eCVT Automatic Manual
Drivetrain AWD Rear-wheel drive
Axle Layout AWD 4x2
Differential Lock Electronic AWD Lock Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Engagement Available Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range Available Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio Not Applicable Not Applicable
Number of Gears Not Applicable 6
Transmission Speeds Not Applicable 6
4WD Lo Range Not Applicable Not Applicable
4WD Selector Not Applicable Not Applicable
Low Range Not Applicable Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock Not Applicable Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters Not Applicable Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles Not Applicable Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed
Clutch Type Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This CR-V and T6 Single Cab comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: CR-V 77 vs T6 Single Cab 54.

Efficiency index: CR-V 80 vs T6 Single Cab 66.

Safety-equipment index: CR-V 91 vs T6 Single Cab 32.

Practicality index: CR-V 66 vs T6 Single Cab 55.

Ownership-cover index: CR-V 60 vs T6 Single Cab not separately scored.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

CR-V leads by 25 points

CR-V has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over T6 Single Cab.

Evidence leader 76 /100
Lead 25 points
Data 94% source coverage
76
#1 Evidence leader

CR-V

94% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Ownership 60
Performance 77
Efficiency 80
Safety 91
Practicality 66
Ownership 60
Leads by 25 points
51
#2

T6 Single Cab

61% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 66 Check Safety 32
Performance 54
Efficiency 66
Safety 32
Practicality 55
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance CR-V +23 Efficiency CR-V +14 Safety CR-V +59 Practicality CR-V +11

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

CR-V

Performance 77/100
Efficiency 80/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 66/100
Ownership 60/100

T6 Single Cab

Performance 54/100
Efficiency 66/100
Safety 32/100
Practicality 55/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Honda CR-V leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts vs 51 pts for T6 Single Cab

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, CR-V leads. However, T6 Single Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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CR-V vs T6 Single Cab questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.